Boutade
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Boutade is a noun meaning A sudden outbreak or outburst; a caprice, a whim.
Meaning
A sudden outbreak or outburst; a caprice, a whim.
Example Sentences
Thus we see that Wilde's witticisms contain a wealth of unsuspected meaning. Even his apparently nonsensical boutades are Late Romantic gestures.
[H]e suddenly broke out, "Well, then, as I understand you, what you recommend me is to marry Miss Bernardstone, and carry on an intrigue with Lady Vandeleur!" He knew perfectly that I recommended nothing of the sort, and he must have been very angry to indulge in this boutade.
Word Forms
- boutades
Related Words
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